Sergeant Nigel Leonard Palmer
28 Feb 1922 - 04 Mar 1986
Biography
Nigel was the son of former army Captain Arthur Palmer and his wife Nora. He married Melvil Hargreaves in 1950.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martock Patrol | Patrol Leader | 06 Jul 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WQIC 128/4
Occupation
Farm manager & tractor driver
Address
Bower Hinton Farm, Back Lane, Martock, Somerset
Other information
Sergeant Nigel Palmer was a farmer at Bower Hinton Farm and after the war worked for David Brown tractors. At some time he lost two fingers and injured his hand whilst practising grenade throwing.
In the 1950s he was a chief demonstrator for David Brown Tractors. He was a keen horseman and took part in many local horse trials.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391 and WO199/3390
1939 Register
Hancock data held at B.R.A
Patrick Palmer
Local newspapers.